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WATI Alternative in India: auton8n vs WATI

By the auton8n team · Updated 26 October 2026

Short answer: WATI is a well-known global WhatsApp Business API platform with many CRM integrations and a mobile app. auton8n is an India-focused alternative that adds Google Maps lead generation and WhatsApp Forms, and has Meta's message charges billed directly to your WhatsApp Business Account. Both use Meta's official API.

WATI facts below are from wati.io/pricing as of October 2026 (INR prices, billed quarterly, per month).

WATI's plans (October 2026)

  • Growth: ₹2,699/month: 3 users (no extra users), 2,000 AI credits, 1 AI agent.
  • Pro: ₹5,799/month: 5 users, extra users ₹1,299/user/month, 5,000 AI credits.
  • Business: ₹16,799/month: 5 users, extra users ₹2,199/user/month, 20,000 AI credits.
  • Add-ons are listed for extra AI credits, automation triggers, Shopify integration ($4.99/month) and extra WhatsApp numbers (₹2,499/month each).
  • A 7-day free trial is offered. Template messages are charged per message by category and country.

Where auton8n is different

  • Lead generation built in: find local businesses by category and city with the Google Maps lead finder, then follow up by WhatsApp or email.
  • Forms inside WhatsApp: collect bookings, enquiries and feedback with WhatsApp Forms built in a drag-and-drop editor.
  • AI drafts your chatbot: describe the flow and AI builds it in the flow builder, including the forms it needs.
  • Instagram DM and comment automation in the same account (Instagram automation).
  • Message charges: Meta bills your WhatsApp Business Account directly.

Where WATI may suit you better

WATI lists 100+ integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, LeadSquared, Klaviyo, Zapier and more), has mobile apps for iOS and Android, a 7-day free trial and a long track record in many countries. If deep CRM integrations or a mobile app for agents are must-haves, check WATI. auton8n has no free trial and fewer ready-made integrations (it offers a REST API and webhooks instead).

How to compare the real monthly cost

Add up the plan for the number of users you need, any AI or automation add-ons, and Meta's per-message charges for the messages you expect to send. Our WhatsApp API pricing guide for India explains Meta's charges, and auton8n pricing lists what each plan includes.

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